Island Vibes

Pacific funk comes to the Spiegeltent courtesy of Island Vibes, a silky smooth, summer-nights band immersed deep in the soul of the Pacific. Mixing stories, traditions and sounds to produce catchy live music that dives into the heart of Pacific cultures, this nine-member collective is led by artists who live and breathe their island roots right here in Tāmaki Makaurau. Performing both groove classics and raw original songs, Island Vibes channel the beauty and unstoppable spirit of le Moana-nui-a-kiwa on stage — and we can’t think of a better way to cap off your Friday night than with these guaranteed good vibes.

Established in 2023, Island Vibes are a nine-piece multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary band made up of Niuean, Tongan, Samoan and Māori artists from Aotearoa. Their mission is to foster a supportive aiga (family) space through their performances, and to use music as a catalyst for unity, change and cultural preservation. The group’s original songs aim to narrate stories, elevate souls and reflect the diverse cultural tapestry of the members’ experiences.